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1,562 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
45 ft
Altitude change
901 ft
Altitude min
958 ft
Altitude max
913 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
Avg time

Trailhead Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sunfish Lake Park
    Lake Elmo, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98079 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1747 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #5069 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #557 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #79 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #39 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

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AI Generated Description

Trailhead Return is a 1,562 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Lake Elmo Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 57 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 269 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,218 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Apr 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Sunfish Lake Park back to parking lot
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      0:58 | 20 | Nov 22, 2021 , Lake Elmo
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trailhead Return located?
      Trailhead Return is located in Sunfish Lake Park, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Sunfish Lake Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.00586, -92.90465.
      ▼ How hard is Trailhead Return?
      Trailhead Return is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trailhead Return?
      Trailhead Return has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 901 ft to 958 ft.
      ▼ Is Trailhead Return a point to point trail?
      Yes, Trailhead Return is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trailhead Return?
      Trailhead Return is 1,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trailhead Return?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Trailhead Return. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Trailhead Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trailhead Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trailhead Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Trailhead Return. The trail is 1,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trailhead Return?
      Trailhead Return is a very popular trail. There have been 4,167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,979 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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